Below are the key facts about this program at Elmhurst University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Elmhurst University highly for communication sciences, coming in at #129 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 129 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Illinois | 6 of 16 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 52 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication sciences at Elmhurst University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 28 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Elmhurst University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
Elmhurst University ranks competitively among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Elmhurst University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,007 a year. This is lower than $68,641, the median for all majors at Elmhurst University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Elmhurst University, communication sciences students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $22,400, the typical median for all majors at Elmhurst University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,100 | $42,495 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Elmhurst University were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Elmhurst University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders, general in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Elmhurst University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 28 |